WINDOWS TIPS AND TRICK

1. Click the Windows 'Start' button. Type 'event viewer' in the search text box and press 'Enter.' The Event Viewer is a utility available with each Windows operating system. It lets you view error messages in the Windows log files.2. Click the arrow next to the 'Windows Logs' icon. This expands a list of options. Click the 'Applications' icon. In the center detail pane, a list of error messages are shown. Click the access violation error you want to analyze.3. Review the first line in the...

1. Follow the RegCure link in Resources. Download the software; then double-click the created desktop icon to launch the installation wizard and complete the setup.2. Open 'RegCure.' There will be a list of options you can scan. Leave them all selected and click 'Scan.' This will take several minutes.3. View the display off all the registry errors it has detected and click 'Remove.'4. Select 'Yes' when asked if you are sure. You will then be asked to register the software. Click 'Cancel,'...

1. Visit the 'msvcr70.dll' page at the following site:http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?msvcr702. Click the 'msvcr70.dll Free Download' link to open a pop-up window. Click the 'Download msvcr70.dll' link to retrieve the file. If you get a prompt, click 'Open' to open the compressed file that contains the DLL. If your browser automatically downloads the file, open the downloaded file when it finishes by double-clicking it.3. Open Windows Explorer from the Start menu and browse...

1. Click on 'Start' followed by 'All Programs,' 'Accessories,' 'System Tools' and 'System Restore.' Once the 'System Restore' box pops up, click on the 'System Restore Settings' link. Click on the 'Turn off System Restore' box on the 'System Restore' tab to uncheck it.2. Restart your computer. Once it is booting back up, repeatedly press the 'F8' key to reach the system boot menu. Choose to boot in 'Safe Mode' by using the down arrows on the keypad to cycle down to the option, and then press...

1. Create a new Visual Basic 6.0 (VB6) project using the “Standard EXE” template. Click on “File” in the top VB6 menu and select “Save Project As.” The first prompt asks for a form name. Name the form “MyNotePad” and click “OK.” The next prompt asks for the project name. Name it “My Notepad” and click “OK.”2. Click on “Project” in the top VB6 menu and select “Components.” Scroll down the list of components until you see “Microsoft Common Dialog Control 6.0.” Click on the checkbox next to this...

1. Login to the Windows operating system using your administrator name and password.2. Click 'Start,' 'Control Panel,' 'System and Security,' and 'Administrative Tools.'3. Double-click 'Event Viewer.' The Event Viewer opens.4. Click the arrow next to 'Windows Logs,' then click 'Application' in the left pane of the Event Viewer.5. Double-click the 'Side by Side' error located under the 'Source' heading of the Event Viewer. Note that you can click the 'Source' heading to view the error list...

1. Go online and log on to the Microsoft Windows Script website http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=C717D943-7E4B-4622-86EB-95A22B832CAA&displaylang=en (see the Resources section of this article) and download Microsoft’s runtime script update that will repair Error 429.2. Click the "Download" button in the Microsoft website and click on the "Save" button in the "File Download-Security Warning" dialog window.3. Download the update to a location chosen on your hard drive....

1. First reboot your PC and when the Windows progress bar appears press the F8 key.2. Once you press F8 the choices presented may include Recovery Console(Recovery Console is an optional feature that is sometimes included instartup so hopefully the manufacturer of your PC included it in your F8options). If Recovery Console is not an F8 menu option then proceed to the next step. Skip to step 8 if the Recovery Console option is available.3. Obtain a Windows XP or Windows 2000 installation CD/DVD,...

1. Navigate to the 'Resources' section of this article and download the 'RemoveWGA 1.2 program.' (It's free.)2. Double click on the program (no installation required) and it will tell you WGA is running and ask if you want to remove it. Click 'Yes.'3. The program will ask you to reboot your computer. Click 'Yes.' When the computer reboots, after you log in, you will see a prompt from Windows asking if you want to run RemoveWGA. Click on 'Run' and it will remove all traces of the Illegal Error...

1. Boot up your Windows XP computer. Click the "My Computer" icon on the desktop.2. Click on the "Tools Menu" from the My Computer window. Select "Folder Options" and click "View." Scroll down and look for an option to see "hidden" files and folders.3. Click on "Show Hidden Files and Folders." Look to see if the "Hide" Extensions" option is selected; if so, click on it to deselect. Click "OK" to commit this change.4. Using Windows Explorer, you should now be able to access, read and even...

1. Press the Start button in the lower-right corner of your screen, and navigate to the Accessories menu to find the entry for Command Prompt. Alternately, you can type 'cmd' in the Start menu's search bar, in more recent versions of Windows.2. Right-click on the Command Prompt icon and select 'Run as administrator.' Enter your administrative password.3. Look at the window that appears. This is Command Prompt---an important program you can think of as a sort of mini-DOS within Windows, or...

1. Go to the free DLL download website (see link in Resources) and click 'Download dnsapi.dll.'2. Click 'Save' in the confirmation pop-up, navigate to the location on your hard drive where you want to save the file and click 'Save' to begin the download.3. Right-click the saved DLL file and select 'Copy.' Go to the 'Start' menu, click 'Computer' or 'My Computer,' double-click the 'C:' drive, double-click the 'Windows' folder and then the 'System32' folder. Right-click anywhere in a blank space...

CCleaner1. Download the CCleaner program by going to the program site (see Resources for the link) and clicking on the download link.2. Install CCleaner by following the install wizard. After this is over, double-click the application desktop icon to launch the program. Click the 'Registry' icon in the left-side pane.3. Click the 'Scan for Issues' button and allow the program to scan for errors in the registry system. After the scan is finished, click the 'Fix selected issues' button. This...

1. Click 'Start' and select 'Computer' or 'My Computer.' Double-click your hard drive, typically your 'C' drive, and double-click to open the 'Windows' folder. Locate the 'Twain' sub-folder and search for the following four files: 'Twain.dll,' 'Twain_32.dll,' 'Twunk_16.exe' and 'Twunk_32.exe.' Right-click each of the files and select 'Delete.'2. Right-click the 'Twain' sub-folder in the 'Windows' folder and select 'Rename.' Type any name you choose and press 'Enter.' Repeat this action to rename...

Configuring a Home Page in Internet Explorer1. Click the 'Tools' menu at the top of the Internet Explorer window, then click 'Internet Options.'2. Type the name of the website that you would like to use as your home page in the box at the top of the window.3. Click 'OK.'4. Close Internet Explorer and re-open it. When Internet Explorer launches, your selected home page should be displayed. If it is not displayed, and you are using Internet Explorer 6, an error may have occurred during an...

1. Log on to your computer with an account that has administrative privileges.2. Open the Start menu and click the 'Search' button.3. Choose to search all files and folders, and then enter 'winupd.dll' into the search box and press 'Enter.'4. Note the path of the winupd.dll file by writing it down or copying it into a word processing document.5. Open the 'Start' menu again, click the 'Run' button and type 'cmd' into the text box. Hit 'OK' to launch the command prompt window.6. Navigate...

1. Scan your computer with an anti-virus program. Many free programs available include AVG Anti-virus and Avira. Many dll errors are caused by virus or spyware programs that are corrupting your registry; scan the system (via a simple step-by-step process) and delete any hazardous files that are flagged in order to stop the corruption.2. Download and run a registry cleaner. A number of free programs available online can clean your registry and correct errors. Abexo Registry Cleaner and Eusing...

1. Navigate to one of the software-download sites listed in the resources. All of these provide software programs that can be used for fun, productivity and system maintenance. Many, but not all, of the programs are free.2. Scroll through the available registry utilities, making sure the site lists only free programs (freeware) or that the program has 'freeware' listed in its properties or description.3. Read through the reviews and product description of the registry utility to ensure the...

If The 'Data Access Object Library' Is Not Registered1. Open Microsoft Excel 7.0.2. Use the mouse and click on a module sheet.3. Click on the tab at the top of the page marked 'Tools,' scroll down and click on 'References.'4. Click on 'Microsoft DAO 3.0 Object Library' in the dialogue box under Advanced References. Click on 'OK' to confirm and continue to Step 6. If 'Microsoft DAO 3.0 Object Library' is not available, continue to step 5.5. Click on the box marked 'Browse.' Locate the file...

1. Click on the 'Start' button and select 'Run.' Perform this step if you are able to boot into windows, which means you have the ability to replace your rundll32.exe using the 'Run' command.2. Type the following in the 'Run' dialog box (Replace the X with the letter of your CD drive):expand X:\i386\rundll32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe3. Reboot the computer. The rundll32.exe file has been replaced.4. Perform a repair install. You must do this if you are unable to boot into Windows....

1. Launch Visual Studio. Select your application's project. Click on the right-most drop-down menu in the project workspace. It shows two entries: 'Win32 Debug' and 'Win32 Release.' Choose 'Win32 Debug.'2. Click on 'Build' in the project workspace menu or select 'Build <application project name>' to rebuild the application in Debug mode.3. Run the new build within Visual Studio.4. Note the information provided such as source filename, line number, module name or library when you get...

Reinstall Windows--For System Crashes1. Obtain a Windows installation CD that is the same exact type as your current system; for example, Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, etc. Place it into your disc drive. If your system is corrupted, you will have to manually install the program.2. Type 'FORMAT C:' and hit 'Enter.' This will turn your PC back to its factory settings, thereby erasing all of your data, software, and upgrades.3. Press 'Y' when asked if you want to install the program. Wait for the...

1. Launch Windows and log in with an administrator account.2. Click the 'Start' button and choose the 'Control Panel' selection. The Control Panel folder will open. Click on 'Programs' and choose the 'Programs and Features' link. A window will appear that displays all the programs installed on your computer.3. Click on the file name of the OCX files you want to remove. Click the 'Uninstall' button at the top of the programs list.4. Click the 'Next' button in the Windows Uninstaller Wizard...

1. Read the error message carefully. It should give information about what kind of resources you need.2. Close other programs and restart your computer. Some resources, like memory, are held temporarily and restarting the computer will release these resources. If you still receive lack of memory errors, you may need to install more memory.3. Make space available on your hard drive. Right click on the Start menu and choose 'Open Windows Explorer.' Delete files you do not need. Go to the Control...

1. Press the 'Start' button and click 'Run.'2. Type the letters 'cmd' into the 'Run' dialogue box. A command prompt window appears on your screen.3. Type this command line into the command prompt window,'RUNDLL.EXE <dllname>,<entrypoint> <optional arguments>'. The <dllname> is the .dll file name you want to run. The <entrypoint> is the location in the .dll file that can be run via Rundll32. The <optional arguments> are arguments you need in order to run...

1. Press the Windows button on your keyboard. Type 'cmd' in the 'Search' field. Press Enter.2. Insert the Windows installation disc into the CD drive.3. Type 'cd i386' in the prompt and press Enter.4. Type 'sndvol32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\sndvol32.exe' in the prompt and press Enter.5. Type 'Exit' and press Enter. Reboot your computer and ensure the error messages are gone. Open an audio file to ensure the sound work...

1. Disable any anti-spyware programs you have running if you run into the 1721 error during installation. This error occurs when a security tool interferes with the installer package. Disabling an anti-spyware program varies depending on the program, but can generally be performed by right-clicking the security tool's icon on the system tray and clicking 'Disable.'2. Delete the contents of the Java 'jre' folder if you run into the 25099 installation error. Access this folder by clicking the...

If You Can Log in to Windows...1. Power on the computer and log in to Windows with an administrator account.2. Click the 'Start' button, 'All Programs,' 'Accessories' and then 'Command Prompt.' The Windows Command Prompt dialog box appears. Note that you can type 'Cmd' or 'Command' in the 'Start' menu search box and press 'Enter' to access the command prompt as well.3. Type 'sfc /scannow' without quotes at the command prompt. Wait for Windows to scan system files and verify them. If Windows...

Repairing Winsock in Windows XP SP2 and Later1. Click the 'Start' button, then click 'Run.'2. Type 'cmd' in the 'Run' dialog box and press 'Enter' to display the Windows XP command prompt.3. Type 'netsh winsock reset' and press 'Enter.' Windows should display the message 'Successfully reset the Winsock Catalog.'4. Close the command prompt and restart Windows XP. When the computer is finished restarting, you should be able to get online. If you still have a problem, continue to the next section.Repairing...

1. Download the Normaliz.dll file.2. Right-click the saved DLL file and click 'Copy.' Go to the 'Start' menu, click 'Computer,' double-click the 'C:' drive, double-click the 'Windows' folder and then the 'System32' folder. Right-click anywhere in a blank space and click 'Paste.'3. Go to the 'Start' menu, type 'run' in the 'Start Search' box and press 'Enter.' Type Regsvr32 'C:\Windows\System32\normaliz.dll' in the search field and hit 'Enter' to register the DLL. Click 'Yes' in the pop-up...

1. Download a new copy of the MSVCR71.DLL file and save it to the desktop of your computer (see link in Resources).2. Extract the MSVCR71.DLL file from the downloaded ZIP file. Right-click on the file and select 'Extract All.' Click the 'Browse' button and select the directory of the program that is requesting the DLL file.3. Allow Windows to overwrite any existing MSVCR71.DLL file in the directory. Reboot your computer when the extraction is complete.4. Open a Command Prompt. Click the...

1. See Resources for a link to dll-files.com. From this website you can download a large range of .dll files.2. Search for the particular file that needs to be restored. If you're not sure what it is, open the program that was bringing up the .dll cache file errors. It will state what cache files they are. Write these down (many .dll files look incredibly similar), then go back and select the file. The files can be searched by the first letter (or number) that appears in the name, then the list...

1. Go to the free DLL download website (see link in the References section) and click 'Download hal.dll' link. Click 'Save' in the pop-up window to begin the download.2. Double-click the saved ZIP file to automatically decompress it with either WinRAR or WinZIP. Right-click the 'hal.dll' file and select 'Copy.'3. Go to the 'Start' menu, select 'Computer' or 'My Computer,' double-click the 'C:' drive, double-click the 'Windows' folder and then the 'System32' folder, right-click anywhere in...

1. Download and save the dbghelp.dll file to your desktop.2. Click 'Start,' and type 'C: Windows/System32' in the 'Start Search' field. Press 'Enter.' The System32 folder opens.3. Locate the fdbghelp.dll file on the desktop. Drag the file to the System32 folder. Confirm the replacement of the file when the prompt appears.4. Click 'Start' and type' regsvr32 dbghelp.dll' in the 'Start Search' field. Press 'Enter' to register the fil...

1. Right-click anywhere on your Windows desktop. Select 'Properties.' If you use Windows Vista or Windows 7, select 'Personalize' and click on 'Display Settings' at the bottom of the list.2. Click on the 'Settings' tab. Ignore this step if you use Vista or Windows 7.3. Click on the 'Color Quality' drop-down menu. Select the 'Highest (32 Bit)' option.4. Click on 'Apply.' Select 'OK' to end the tas...